69th Marriage II

Greece has no room to intervene in the current Congolese market. As an agricultural country, Greece itself relies on imports for industrial products such as textiles. Apart from artemisinin, there are no other commodities circulating in Congo.

Constantine also watched merchants from various countries earn a lot of money in Congo, but he could do nothing about it.

After hearing Constantine's response, William was silent for a moment and said, "Sorry, Constantine, it is in Germany's interest to establish good diplomatic relations with Turkey. It is impossible for us to help Greece just because we are relatives."

Geopolitically, a strong and stable Turkey has many benefits for Germany.

First, Germany's close ally, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will be more dependent on Germany. Due to its expansion ambitions for the Balkan Peninsula and its lack of strength, Germany will take a greater initiative in the German-Austrian relationship under the pressure of Russia and the Ottoman Turkey, which has a certain degree of strength.

Secondly, Turkey will be like a magnet, firmly attracting Russia's attention. The Russo-Turkish War, which lasted for more than 200 years, has been fought almost every 20 years.

The Bosphorus Strait and the capital of Ottoman Turkey, Constantinople, are strategic locations that Russia has long dreamed of.

As long as Russia has its heart set on Turkey, the pressure on Germany's eastern border will be greatly reduced.

Russia will certainly ease its relations with Germany.

This will make Germany's diplomatic activities more comfortable.

Therefore, actively developing relations with Turkey is a common decision of the entire German leadership, and it is impossible to change it because of the marriage between royal families.

Because the benefits that Ottoman Turkey can bring to Germany cannot be given by the weak Greece.

"William, you don't have to take this too seriously," Constantine comforted.

"Even if the Greeks rely on themselves, they can achieve something."

Constantine was unwilling to show weakness in front of William.

It seems as if Greece is an orphan in Europe.

Although in fact, King George and his wife, who strongly advocated marriage, made the move to get closer to other major powers after being threatened by the navy of Britain, their long-time friend, in Athens, Greece.

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Three days later, Constantine and Princess Sophie held a grand wedding in a church in Berlin in accordance with the Protestant rituals. Almost all the royal families of various countries sent people to participate in this grand event.

(Because Sophie is a Protestant)

In the reception room of the Sanssouci Palace.

Princess Sophie, who was about to leave her parents, said goodbye to Constantine's father-in-law and mother-in-law together with Constantine.

Crown Prince Frederick and his wife looked at their daughter and son-in-law who were about to go to Greece, and they were reluctant to leave.

"Constantine, as a mother, I hope you can take good care of Sophie, and I hope you can be happy", Princess Victoria (Constantine's mother, Princess Victoria from the UK, the daughter of Queen Victoria) sincerely blessed the couple in front of them.

Holding Sophie's arm, they looked at each other and said goodbye to the two elders.

Accompanied by King George and his wife, the newlyweds returned to Greece on a cruise ship.

After hearing the news that Prince Constantine was marrying Princess Sophie from Germany, the whole city of Athens was filled with joy.

On the day when the newlyweds landed at the port of Piraeus, the people of Athens spontaneously gathered in the streets of Athens.

On the road leading to the Tatoi Palace, Constantine and Sophie, riding in an open carriage decorated in golden yellow, slowly passed through the streets full of spectators, led by two pure white horses.

The enthusiastic people of Athens loudly offered sincere blessings to the newlyweds in the car, and kept coming forward to put the flowers in their hands on the carriage.

The carriage only traveled a few hundred meters, and the two were almost drowned by the flowers. Constantine's face was stiff because he kept smiling for a long time.

After the convoy returned to the Tatoi Palace, Constantine finally relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at his wife, Princess Sophie from Germany, Constantine had complicated thoughts.

To be honest, the two did not know each other at all before, and they became husband and wife in a daze.

"Sophie, what are your hobbies?"

Sophie, wearing a white gauze dress, sat quietly on the sofa, and the living room was quiet.

As a boy, Constantine had to take the initiative to break the silence.

"I like gardening, especially English gardening," Sophie said to Constantine nervously.

During Constantine's study in Germany, the two met twice, but there was not much intersection.

"Sophie, you are the Crown Princess of Greece now, and you will have many social events on weekdays, which is unavoidable," Constantine said, looking at Sophie.

The royal family has frequent social events on weekdays, and Sophie, the Crown Princess, is unlikely to be idle.

"I want to hand over the Greek Royal Education Foundation to you. How about you be the president of the foundation?" Constantine said after careful consideration.

"Foundation? Can I do this? I, I have no experience in this area, Constantine." Sophie was very surprised to hear Constantine's words.

In fact, it is really appropriate for Sophie to be in charge of the Greek Royal Education Foundation.

First of all, this is a foundation established with a large amount of money funded by the royal family, and it should be headed by someone from the royal family.

Secondly, the purpose of the foundation is to promote the development of Greek education. With the progress of this significant cause, the royal family will also gain great reputation.

If the Crown Princess of Greece actively engages in Greek education, it can bring good reputation to the royal family.

If many talents from all walks of life in Greece have benefited from the royal family in the future, it will undoubtedly greatly consolidate the rule of the Greek royal family.

Times have changed, and even the royal family has to think about how to gain the favor of the people.

He told Sophie about his plan. After Sophie thought about it, she finally agreed to Constantine's request.

The next day, when Koledis and Ichios came to report on the progress of compulsory education, Constantine told them the news.

"Your Highness, this is good news. If Crown Princess Sophie serves as the president of the foundation, it will definitely be good news for Greek education," Ichios said happily.

Seeing Constantine and Colladis looking at him in confusion, Ikios explained, "There are many talented people in the academic world in Germany now. Previously, those well-known German scholars or scientists looked down on Greek schools. But now the Crown Princess of Greece and the German Princess have invited these scholars to study in Greece. It is difficult for these arrogant people to refuse."